jimsonweed

Daturastramonium

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Weed Characteristics

Other names:

Jamestown weed, mad apple, moonflower, stinkwort, thorn apple

Leaf type:

Broadleaf

Flowers:

White, red, purple

Leaves are coarse and triangular with coarsely toothed edges. Stems are typically reddish. Growth is upright. Large flowers are followed by distinctive seed pods covered in spines. Grows to 5 ft. tall. A member of the nightshade famiy, all parts of the plant can be toxic in large doses.